Theme Dynamics

Use the same name for both axes. In which ways can that person’s themes enhance or temper each other?

Additional Resources

The Power of 2 is featured in the April issue of Cascade Connection. It includes examples how other coaches are using the Power of 2 in their coaching conversations.

Deon Rademeyer shares a worksheet to review the status of a partnership. It helps to highlight the areas working well and what needs to improve. It can also show up an imbalance of understanding between the two people.
Click on the image to see the full worksheet.

Alicia Santamaria has created an activity guide to accompany Cascade’s Power of 2 worksheet. You can see her guide here.

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USA

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United States

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United States

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United States

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South Africa

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